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University at Buffalo

Project Accountant

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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Project Accountant Position Information Position Title:

Project Accountant

Department:

Facilities Finance

Posting Link:

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59550

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position Summary University Facilities Finance Department is seeking a meticulous and analytical Project Accountant to support the financial integrity of projects through accurate reporting and robust reconciliation processes. This role ensures that all financial transactions align with accounting standards, organizational policies/procedures, and multiple business reporting systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial transparency and supporting project success.

Responsibilities

Reconcile project related financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and interdepartmental charges.

Perform monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reconciliations of project accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies between project budgets, actuals, and various business systems.

Maintain detailed records of reconciliations and adjustments for audit and compliance purposes.

Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial data aligns with operational progress and milestones.

Monitor project budgets to ensure sufficient funds are available for final purchases, payroll, etc.

Prepare and analyze project cost reports, variance analysis, and statements.

Benefits Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. Personal rewards include comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuits to support work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

Equal Opportunity Statement University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree with 2 years or Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience with account reconciliations, general understanding of procurement and accounts payable processes.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills (use of logical (IF, AND, OR), lookup (VLOOKUP) formulas, applying and customizing filters, creating and modifying pivot tables) is a must.

Demonstrated organization, time management, and problem solving skills.

Excellent writing skills to clearly articulate to other staff the problem found and how to correct it.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Physical Demands Physical demands are not specified.

Salary Range $55,000

Background Check Required Yes

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